419 scam: Barclays Bank Nigeria <swbkzch@gmail.com> Fund transfer worth $10,500,000.00 USD via Online....

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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- ",500,000" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "00,000.00" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "international remittance department" (Banks mentioned in 419 scams are always fake (real banks don't communicate using mobile phones or free webmail addresses))
- "lagos" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Barclays Bank Nigeria <swbkzch@gmail.com>
Reply-To: bbarclayng@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2018 13:37:20 +0100
Subject: Fund transfer worth $10,500,000.00 USD via Online....

BARCLAYS BANK
14,ELVES AVENUE,
VICTORIA ISLAND
LAGOS NIGERIA.

Attention: Sir/ Madam,

The International Remittance Department of Barclays Bank is obligated
to contact you for the immediate release of your fund which account
has become dormant and subsequently transferred to this department as
unclaimed fund.

However, our findings have revealed that the problem behind your
inability to have received your fund from the corresponding bank
resulted from lack of transparency, insincerity and incessant demand
for money by your representative(s) for unusual payments.

We want to establish a direct payment system (DPS) with you for the
prompt release of your funds without any hitch or delays. We have
decided to handle your fund transfer worth $10,500,000.00 USD via
Online... Our bank shall setup an online account on your behalf and in
your name, then we shall provide you with the Login details.

You are hereby required to provide your Complete Personal details,
Passport copy with address to enable us open the online account for
you depositing the huge sum to enable you commence transfer.

But be made aware that once the account is setup, you will be required
to Activate your Account wit a minimal Initial Deposit to make your
account operational before you can proceed to transfer the fund by
yourself via online to any account of your choice.

We therefore request that you respond to this email immediately to
enable us proceed with the release of your fund immediately.

We sincerely regret the delay of receiving your fund,be rest assured
for prompt payment.

Looking forward to your swift response.

Faithfully,

Mr. Donald Williams,
Remittance/Foreign Operation Manager
Barclays Nig. Plc.

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